An animal rescue group began a search Sunday for a wolf hybrid on the loose in Paso Robles.

Nishka, a husky-wolf mix, ran out of a WHAR-Wolf Rescue vehicle while on an outing with the founder”s daughter near 33rd and Spring streets about 11 a.m., WHAR CEO Kristi Krutsinger said.

Because of the amount of vegetation in the area, recovery attempts have been unsuccessful, Krutsinger said. They believe she could head east toward the group”s compound, but because she was raised in captivity, it is unlikely she would make it back on her own.

“I hope we can rescue her before the elements have their way with her,” Krutsinger said. “She”s never been in the wild before. It”s going to be very overwhelming for her.”

Nishka is not dangerous and will not approach unfamiliar humans, Krutsinger said.

Nishka has black, white and brown fur and yellow eyes. She weighs 80 to 100 pounds.

Residents who spot the animal are asked to call WHAR at 610-6109. Residents should not approach the animal.